| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $15.72 | 9.318% | $17.1848 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.84 | 8.510% | $132.2086 | $132.21 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.55 | 13.146% | $202.0222 | $202.02 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.83 | 6.237% | $201.6697 | $201.67 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.50 | 10.209% | $35.8179 | $35.82 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.33 | 7.269% | $130.1495 | $130.15 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.61 | 4.842% | $120.1594 | $120.16 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.38 | $839.2121 | $839.21 | $839.15 | $839.20 | |